Richard D. Watson, 30, of West Street, Danbury was arrested July 24 when police officers responded to crash in the Big Y parking lot. Watson had stolen merchandise from Big Y and fled the scene in a black Ford Explorer, police said.

Before fleeing the scene, Watson was approached by a Loss Prevention Officer from Big Y in the parking lot. He was able to get back into his vehicle and backed out of the parking space, dragging the officer and striking a parked vehicle with occupants inside, including three children, police said.

The Loss Prevention Officer was received minor injuries and was treated by Newtown Ambulance personnel. Newtown and Danbury police located the Ford Explorer a Watson at a residence in Danbury.

The homeowner gave police permission to search the residence and Watson was found hiding under a large pile of garbage, police said. A check of his driver’s license showed it was suspended.

Watson was charged with third-degree robbery, three counts of risk of injury to a minor, sixth-degree larceny, breach of peace, evading responsibility with physical injury and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

Watson was held on $10,000 bond with a court date Monday in Superior Court in Danbury.